Samsonite Upright Luggage

Ask most people for a brand of luggage and they will answer 'Samsonite', the ones that don't usually answer 'American Tourister'. American Tourister is marketed by Samsonite. The reason for these answers is obvious: Samsonite is the top seller of luggage in the United State, Europe and Japan.

The Samsonite Company has been around for almost 100 years. The name Samsonite was marketed because of the strength of the Biblical character Samson. The chief advantage of the luggage is its strength and durability. It was first marketed as being so strong that you can stand on it. Jesse Shwayder, the founder of Samsonite, his three brothers and father, who were all robust and weighted in at more than 1000 pounds, took a picture of them standing on a suitcase. This was a major advertising victory for Samsonite and was used by them for years.

Samsonite luggage is not a company that sits back on its laurels. It is on the leading edge of luggage technology and has introduced a line of with Spinner wheels. Spinner wheels allow luggage to roll in any direction, this is an important feature in the often crowded areas of an airport where maneuverability of luggage is of utmost importance.


Luggage Pros

Airport maneuverability is only a small part of the features of Samsonite luggage. The Samsonite lightweight 29 spinner luggage upright not only has four spinner wheels, it has a steel frame to protect the contents packed inside. Other features include multiple exterior pockets so that frequently needed items can easily be accessed. It has top and side carry handle and self-mending zippers. One of the best features is its expandability, allowing the traveler the luxury of buying some souvenirs or gifts and having the necessary space to pack it available.

The Samsonite excel lite 22 inch upright luggage has oversized interior and exterior pockets for storage of shoes. It also has a wetpack compack compartment for storage of items that can leak such as shampoo or mouthwash. This piece of luggage also containers cross straps on the inside to prevent shifting of contents. It is also one of the largest carry-ons available.

Samsonite offers a warranty against defects in materials and workmanship problems. Samsonite will repair or replace defective products at their discretion. All warranty work is to be done at their approved service centers which are located worldwide. A correctly filled out warranty certificate or original receipt of purchase is needed for warranty repairs.